'He was given position held by IAS/IPS officers only because he is a BJP leader': FB post of Lakshadweep native garners attention

Lakshadweep native Firoz Nediyath's social media post against the policies of former Gujarat minister and Lakshadweep administrator Praful Khoda Patel is gaining attention. In his post, Firoz talks about Lakshadweep 's contribution to the Indian independence movement and the island's history, explaining how the changes brought about by the administrator on the island have changed Lakshadweep. He also alleged that Patel got this post usually held by IAS/IPS officers only because he is a BJP leader.

Firoz points out that the administrator who blocked the protests against the NRC and the CAA also contributed to the spread of Covid on the island. Firoz Nediyath is also the fiance of Fathima Asla of Kottayam Medical College, who has gained attention through social media for sharing her views on social issues.